Hi everyone!
I'm applying for PhD programs in Statistics this cycle and would appreciate some advice.
Here's my profile:
Undergrad: Top 25 undergrad (US News)
Major(s): Economics & Statistics GPA: 3.89
Type of Student: Asian female
Relevant Courses: Calculus I-III (A), Linear Algebra (B), Mathematical Proofs (B), Differential Equations (A), Real Analysis I (A), Probability Theory (A), Statistical Inference (A), Statistical Computing (A), Modern Regression (A), Advanced Data Analysis (A), Econometrics I-II (A), and various other economics classes
GRE General Test:
Q: 167 V: 164 W: 4.5
Programs Applying: Statistics
Research Experience: one independent research project, 2 RA roles, no published papers Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA (2 semesters)
Letters of Recommendation: 2 from professors who were also my research advisors, 1 from a statistics professor
Other: I graduated a year early from university and spent that year working for a large hedge fund
Schools Applying to (all Statistics PhD): UMich, UCLA, Yale, CMU, Rutgers, UCI, UC Davis
Do you all think these are a good list of schools given my profile? I am unsure if I should be targeting lower/higher and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!